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Introduction To Psychology – psy103 (3 credits)

This course provides an overview of basic psychological principles that underlie human behavior and reactions to everyday life. Students are provided an opportunity to apply critical-thinking skills to psychological problems and issues. The basic tenets of psychology are presented from a historical perspective, with attention to research-based behavioral science.

Psychological Health and the Social Context

Explain the role of biological influences on physical and mental health.

Evaluate the role of various therapies in treating maladaptive behavior or mental illness.

Identify social influences on human thought, feelings, and behavior.

Introduction to Psychology

Describe the development of the discipline of psychology.

Compare and contrast research methods used to examine psychological phenomena.

Explain biological influences of the human brain on psychology.

Awareness and Learning

Identify processes related to sensing and perceiving information from the environment.

Describe factors that influence states of human consciousness.

Distinguish between different types of learning.

Remembering, Feeling, and Thinking

Explain relationships among motivation, emotion, and behavior.

Describe influences on memory functions.

Evaluate major theories of emotion.

Summarize relationships among thinking, intelligence, and creativity.

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